#  Schepens pioneer dies at age 95 

 





September 23, 2015

 

 

**[Endre A. Balazs](/endrebalazs)**, a pioneer in viscoelastic therapeutics and a leader in hyaluronan and vitreous research, passed away on August 29th at the age of 95. Dr. Balazs had a central role in establishing what is now Schepens Eye Research Institute, and was awarded the Institute's [Distinguished Alumnus Award](http://www.schepens.harvard.edu/distinguished-alumnus/alumni/distinguished-alumnus.html) in 2008. Dr. Balazs was [profiled in the New York Times Health Section upon his death.](http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/04/health/endre-a-balazs-doctor-who-found-acid-to-treat-arthritic-knees-dies-at-95.html)



 

 

 



 

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